This is my grandsons first turkey hunt.and he was done at 6 am and even made it home in time for school.11 in beard 21lbs 1 1/8in spurs.the 12 ga gave him a good kick but he loved the hunt.he got it on the 2nd and still talks about it.the turkey gave us a 25 min strut show and he waited for the perfect shot.this is a great turkey for a 8 year old